Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide — Reddit Reviews
Updated September 23, 2026
Niacinamide-propolis serum for glow and oil control; some skins break out.
What the community says
A niacinamide-plus-propolis serum that layers easily under moisturizer and SPF. Redditors use it for glow, oil control, and post-acne marks; studies back niacinamide for acne, but tea tree and betaine salicylate can sting reactive skin.
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What the science says vs. what Reddit says
What the science says
Niacinamide
Some evidence for acne- It often improved acne, but many studies used niacinamide together with other ingredients
- 19 studies back this, including one large review
- Some studies found it worked about as well as clindamycin or benzoyl peroxide
- A few studies found niacinamide beat a placebo or no treatment for red, sore spots and blemishes
- No major side effects were reported in the findings given
Studied at 4–10%this product: 2%
See 19 studiesResearch context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 100 mentions across 27 threads
Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide on Reddit, in one place — 27 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/koreanskincare and 3 more, summarized.
“So far I've gotten: Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum”
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“I really hope the BOJ glow serum comes to my cotsco i would die for that product 😭”
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“they all come in a set of two, except the BOJ serum, but the bottle is HUGE, and the prices are crazy cheap.”
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“They have a propolis ampoules that is absolutely wonderful!”
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“Not too thick not too watery, just perfect and hydrates amazingly.”
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“Beauty of Joseon are my go to for serums and ampoules.”
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“Beauty of Joseon glow serum! My pores are non existent and the oil control is top tier.”
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“My pores are non existent and the oil control is top tier.”
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“I use the BOJ deep glow and love it.”
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“BeautyofJoseon Glow Serum Propolis + Niacinamide.”
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“Get this one, not the glow deep one.”
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“These 3 products have made my skin really clear, bright, and glowy”
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“BoJ Glow Serum”
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“beauty of joseon glow serum”
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“like the glow serum, not thinking anything of it.”
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“Glow Serum down :(”
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“I guess he just really wanted to feel radiant this weekend.”
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Dupes & Alternatives
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